On November 3, DeepSeek users reported that the chat function was unavailable, with the interface displaying a server busy error. The company confirmed that web and API services experienced partial outages, and while repairs have been implemented, monitoring is ongoing.
Despite the restoration efforts, performance issues persist for the DeepSeek V4 Pro and DeepSeek V4.1 Flash API and chat services. The disruption began at 16:58, affecting both the web platform and specific API endpoints as the team worked to identify the root cause.
Official records indicate that DeepSeek has faced at least 10 major service disruptions this year, ranging from total unavailability to frequent performance degradation. Previous incidents include a five-hour outage on October 15 and a three-hour partial service interruption on September 14.
The platform has struggled with stability throughout the year, with multiple reports of service anomalies recorded in September and October. These recurring technical challenges highlight ongoing infrastructure difficulties for the AI service provider as it manages high traffic demands.
